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Didier Deschamps
Born: October 15, 1968
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Bayonne, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Defensive midfielder
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| Managerial | 2012- | France |
Sports Mole has 1,281 articles about Didier Deschamps. Articles 1 to 40:
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Why Zinedine Zidane will never match Didier Deschamps France legacy despite World Cup failure
Jeremie Aliadiere believes that Didier Deschamps has left France in a healthy place as he leaves 14 years after he took the role of the national team manager, and the former Arsenal star believes his legacy will see him being viewed as the best coach to have ever been in charged of Les Bleus.10:37
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France 4-6 England: the behind-the-scenes story of Les Bleus' final World Cup match
A water break row, viral footage of a snub and Olise in tears in the dressing room — the inside story of France's chaotic farewell to Didier Deschamps.Jul 19, 23:28
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France vs. England: How Three Lions' 6-4 third-placed playoff win over Les Bleus summed up their World Cup 2026 campaign
After England's 6-4 win over France in the third-place playoff at World Cup 2026, Sports Mole takes a look at how the triumph summed up the Three Lions' summer.Jul 19, 02:21
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France 4-6 England: Didier Deschamps's Les Bleus suffer historic first-half barrage in bronze final
France recover after the break in World Cup third-place playoff, but cannot erase a catastrophic opening spell against England.Jul 19, 00:24
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France vs. England live commentary: World Cup 2026 score, team news, updates
Follow Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup 2026 third-place playoff between France and England, including latest score, team news and updates.Jul 18, 21:00
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Lionel Messi equals Cafu's all-time record for the most World Cup final appearances
Lionel Messi joins Brazil legend Cafu as the only players in history to feature in three World Cup finals. Discover the iconic players with the most final appearances.Jul 18, 12:38
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates ahead of France vs. England third-place playoff
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on Saturday, July 18, as France and England prepare to contest tonight's third-place playoff.Jul 18, 09:15
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2026 World Cup: "Legendary manager" Didier Deschamps will bid farewell to France after England contest
Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time on Saturday, as the Blues face England in a third-placed playoff at the 2026 World Cup.Jul 17, 21:13
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France vs. England: Choose your Three Lions XI for World Cup 2026 third-place playoff
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff between France and England, Sports Mole gives you the chance to select your Three Lions XI for the game.Jul 17, 13:47
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France vs. England: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash between France and England, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jul 16, 11:21
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France lineup vs. England: Predicted XI for World Cup third-placed playoff after William Saliba injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff against England.Jul 16, 09:09
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Preview:France vs England - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between France and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 16, 09:00
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France 0-2 Spain: Furious Kylian Mbappe outlines four reasons why Les Bleus lost World Cup semi-final
A furious Kylian Mbappe outlines four reasons why France were outclassed by Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final.Jul 15, 12:15
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France vs. Spain live commentary: World Cup 2026 score, team news, updates
Follow Sports Mole's live commentary of France vs. Spain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final, including latest score, team news and updates.Jul 14, 19:00
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as France, Spain prepare for epic semi-final
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on July 14, as we build up to France vs. Spain in the semi-finals and provide the latest England updates before Argentina.Jul 14, 08:49
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Preview:France vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 14, 06:33
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France vs. Spain: 'We don't have to fear anyone' — Ibrahima Konate and Les Bleus hit back at Lamine Yamal's taunts
The 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on Tuesday has already generated needle before a ball has been kicked in Dallas, with France's players moving swiftly to counter a pointed provocation from Lamine Yamal.Jul 13, 09:40
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France vs. Spain: Head-to-head record and past meetings after World Cup 2026 semi-final
After Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between France and Spain, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two sides.Jul 13, 01:54
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France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as Real Madrid star fights for place
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain.Jul 12, 14:33
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France vs. Morocco: Why this is not the same Atlas Lions Les Bleus beat in Qatar four years ago
11Sports Mole looks at why the 2026 World Cup Moroccan side are a very different side from the one France beat in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals.Jul 8, 20:26
France lineup vs Morocco: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 quarter-final as Manu Kone stands ready to deputise
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco.Jul 7, 16:28
Preview:France vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 7, 15:50
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World Cup news: France suffer major late injury blow ahead of Paraguay last-16 clash
France reportedly suffer a major injury blow ahead of Saturday's World Cup last-16 clash against Paraguay in Philadelphia.Jul 4, 15:15
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Paraguay vs. France: How Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise can prove Les Bleus are the best side at World Cup 2026 in round of 16
Ahead of France's World Cup 2026 round of 16 showdown against Paraguay, Sports Mole takes a look at how Les Bleus can distinguish themselves as tournament favourites.Jul 4, 00:00
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Paraguay vs. France: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Paraguay and France.Jul 3, 11:36
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France lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last-16 clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup last-16 clash with Paraguay.Jul 2, 21:05
Preview:Paraguay vs France - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2026 World Cup last-16 clash between Paraguay and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 2, 21:00
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France vs. Sweden: Is Michael Olise the best player at World Cup 2026 after 3-0 win takes Les Bleus into round of 16?
After France thrashed Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32, Sports Mole considers whether Michael Olise is the best player at World Cup 2026, and looks at Les Bleus' chances.Jul 1, 01:58
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France 3-0 Sweden player ratings: Brilliant Mbappe leads emphatic France to next round of World Cup
Sports Mole provides player ratings from France's emphatic 3-0 win over Sweden.Jul 1, 00:11
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Preview:France vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between France and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 28, 21:34
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France lineup vs. Norway: Predicted XI for World Cup clash as Deschamps chooses between PSG duo
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for their World Cup clash against Norway on Friday evening.Jun 25, 00:16
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Preview:Norway vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Norway and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 24, 22:47
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France 3-0 Iraq player ratings: Perfect Kylian Mbappe shines as Les Bleus cruise into last 32
Sports Mole provides player ratings from France's 3-0 win over Iraq in World Cup 2026 Group I.Jun 23, 02:38
France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe enjoys historic night as Didier Deschamps eyes remarkable World Cup record
Sports Mole takes a look at the World Cup records Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps are close to breaking and highlights Michael Olise's importance.Jun 23, 01:50
France vs. Iraq: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between France and Iraq.Jun 21, 11:30
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France lineup vs. Iraq: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Bradley Barcola starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash against Iraq.Jun 20, 11:14
Preview:France vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between France and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 20, 11:04
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World Cup news: France legend Frank Leboeuf gives insight on how to win the World Cup
Frank Leboeuf describes exactly what is needed in a squad for them to lift the World Cup with the 1998 French winner believing it all boils down to the chemistry of a team.Jun 18, 08:17
France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe makes history as Les Bleus get off to a winning start at the 2026 World Cup
France captain Kylian Mbappe becomes the nation's record goalscorer, while inching closer to the World Cup record as Les Bleus open the 2026 World Cup with a victory over Senegal.Jun 16, 23:35
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France vs Senegal: Should Didier Deschamps start Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola or Rayan Cherki?
Discover whether Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola or Rayan Cherki deserves to start for France against Senegal, and compare the arguments behind Didier Deschamps's biggest selection decision.Jun 15, 20:14
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